How many syllables in “shares”?
syllables in "shares"
Word details
Syllables
2
sha · res
Letters
6
s · h · a · r · e · s
Scrabble
9
points
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About the word “shares”
The word “shares” contains 2 syllables, divided as sha · res. It has 6 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "shares" have?
"shares" has 2 syllables.
How do you divide "shares" into syllables?
"shares" is divided into syllables as: sha · res.
What is the Scrabble score for "shares"?
The Scrabble score for "shares" is 9 points.
Using “shares” in writing
Two-syllable words like "shares" (sha · res) are the building blocks of iambic rhythm — the most common meter in English poetry. If the stress falls on the second syllable (da-DUM), it forms a perfect iamb, ideal for sonnets and iambic pentameter. It also fits neatly into the 5- or 7-syllable lines of a haiku.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “shares” is worth 9 base points before any board multipliers. A solid mid-range score. Landing a high-value letter on a double letter square will push your total higher.
Anagrams of “shares”
The letters in “shares” can be rearranged to spell 2 other words: rashes, shears.